Coconino National Forest, Arizona
Devil's Bridge via Mescal Trailhead
4.8
Moderate↕️ Out & backDistance
4.1 mi
6.6 km
Elevation
+521 ft
159 m
Est. Time
~2h 12m
Route
Out & back
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Trail Guide
Best Season
Oct – Apr
Parking
Mescal Trailhead on Boynton Pass Rd — paved lot, free, fills by 8am on weekends
Fees & Passes
No fee
Hiker Tips
- •Longer approach than the Dry Creek Rd route but much easier parking
- •Trail passes through gorgeous juniper-pinyon forest for the first 2 miles
- •Chuck Wagon Trail connects this route to multiple other trails for loop options
Elevation Profile
↑ 521 ft gain4,500 – 5,003 ft
5,003 ft4,511 ft
0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi3.1 mi4.1 mi
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Get Directions Trail Location
34.90600, -111.84400Loading trail route…
Virtual Trail Experience
Devil's Bridge via Mescal Trailhead
4.1 mi · +521 ft
Activities
🥾Hiking
Trail Features
🐕Dogs on Leash
💧River
🏔️Scenic Views
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at trailhead · updates every 2hTrail Conditions
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Excessive Heat Warning — hike early morning only
74°F
Overcast
Dangerous — heat
3 mph wind
Tod100°71°
Tom101°75°
Sun100°73°
0.6"
Mon96°71°
2.1"
Tue93°69°
2.9"
Wed91°72°
2.7"
Thu90°73°
1.2"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.
Trail Summary
Distance4.1 miles (6.6 km)
Elevation+521 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyModerate
Est. Time~2h 12m
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